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HIPAA Update to Include Cybersecurity Requirements for Health Care Organizations

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

An update to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule is now underway with new cybersecurity requirements. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing new guidance for health care providers to help better prepare them on how best to respond to cyber threats.

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HIPAA Update to Include Cybersecurity Requirements for Health Care Organizations

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

An update to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule is now underway with new cybersecurity requirements. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing new guidance for health care providers to help better prepare them on how best to respond to cyber threats.

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Understanding the Importance of HIPAA Compliance in Medical Billing Software 

CollaborateMD

In today’s digital age, medical billing software plays a vital role in streamlining the billing process and improving patient care. However, without proper measures in place, healthcare providers risk breaching patient confidentiality and devastating consequences. Healthcare is a favorite target for hackers.

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3 potential data and compliance breaches in your medical billing 

Health Prime

Unauthorized access can lead to severe consequences, including identity theft, insurance fraud, and violations of patient privacy. Additionally, it can damage the medical practice’s reputation and result in legal and financial penalties under regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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What Your Private Practice Operating Budget Should Look Like

Valant

There are a number of factors to consider, such as service fees, patient volume, and reimbursement rates from insurance providers. Key Components of an Operating Budget Overhead costs are the ongoing expenses required to maintain a practice’s operations, excluding direct patient care costs.

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Navigating the Transition from Clinical to Administrative Roles in Behavioral Health Practice

Valant

While clinical roles focus on direct patient care, administrative roles are geared toward strategic decision-making and understanding sustainable growth. As a clinician, your primary focus is on patient care and therapeutic outcomes. You’ll also be responsible for ensuring that your practice is HIPAA compliant.

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The Role of a Healthcare Administrator in Today’s Healthcare System

Northwest Career College

Their primary purpose is to plan, direct, and coordinate the business activities of healthcare providers , with the ultimate goal of enabling patients to receive better care. They also ensure that doctors, insurance companies, patients, and other providers have timely access to the critical information needed to deliver proper care.